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How to make Aloo Tikki Chaat at home.
Aloo Tikki Chaat takes 45 minutes and serves 4. This guide gives the ingredients in cups and spoons, the steps in order and the mistakes that most often go wrong.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 3 min read
Time
45 minutes
Serves
4
Skill
Easy
Method
Shallow fry
What you need
Quantities serve 4. The patty mixture needs to be dry enough to hold its shape.
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled, cooled and grated or mashed
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs or cornflour
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped, and 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, salt
- Oil for shallow frying
- To serve: tamarind chutney, green chutney, 1/2 cup whisked sweet yogurt, chopped onion, sev, chaat masala
Step by step
Cool the potatoes fully before mixing, so the patties hold together.
Prepare the mixture
Mix the potatoes, breadcrumbs, chilli, coriander, cumin, chaat masala and salt into a firm dough. Do not overwork it.
Shape the patties
Divide into 8 portions and press each into a flat, round patty about 1.5 cm thick, smoothing the edges so they do not crack.
Fry until crisp
Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.
Plate and top
Place two patties on each plate. Spoon over the yogurt, then drizzle with both chutneys.
Finish
Add the onion, coriander and sev, dust with chaat masala and eat right away.
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Tips for a better result
The crisp patty is the foundation.
- Use cooled, slightly dry potatoes. Fresh hot potatoes make a sticky, wet mixture.
- Press the patties firmly, but handle them gently once they are in the pan.
- Fry in a thin layer of oil on medium heat for an even crust.
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Mistakes to avoid
Common problems:
- Wet potatoes, which make patties that fall apart.
- Turning too early, before a crust has formed.
- Pouring the yogurt on too early, which softens the patty.
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Shopping for it in Canada
Most of this is from the regular supermarket.
- Potatoes: use a starchy variety such as Russet or Yukon Gold.
- Chutneys: store-bought jars are fine.
- Sev: from Indian grocers. Crushed plain chips are a rough stand-in.
- Breadcrumbs: plain, not seasoned.
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Or let us make it
The patties need to be fried to order and topped immediately, which is hard to manage while also entertaining. Aloo Tikki Chaat is $12.99 CAD on our menu, at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
How long does Aloo Tikki Chaat take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish for 4.
Can I make Aloo Tikki Chaat ahead of time?
Shape the patties and chill them a day ahead, then fry fresh. Cooked patties can be reheated on a griddle to re-crisp.
Can I bake aloo tikki?
Yes. Brush the patties with oil and bake at about 220 C (425 F) for 25 minutes, turning once. They will be less crisp than fried ones.
What do I serve with Aloo Tikki Chaat?
Extra chutneys, a cup of chai and something fizzy and tangy on the side.
Where can I order Aloo Tikki Chaat in Ottawa?
Tapri Chai in Barrhaven serves it. Aloo Tikki Chaat is $12.99 CAD on our menu. Tapri Chai is also listed on DoorDash and SkipTheDishes for delivery in Barrhaven and nearby parts of south Ottawa, so check which app serves your address.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.